This 12v really kicks the donkey’s rear end. We’ve been extremely satisfied with it, heck, I ended up going out and buying one for myself. Oh by the way, they have an exclusive special through Grainger where you get a free right angle adapter. Not that I’d use it much but you never know.

Thank you for your time

And in regards to the misrepresentation of each cell, mine were right on and actually a little better than normal! I agree there is inconsistentencies in all battery cells; however, as you can see they actually gave more power than they advertised in this instance. I don’t know how to get one of these battery readers, but they sure impressed me with it, please go to your nearest tool repair place and check this out. Take care.

The nominal voltage of a lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) cell is 3.6 volts, which ranges from 3.8 volts open circuit at full charge, to 2.8 under load at full discharge. Some chemistries have a slightly higher per-cell voltage, around 3.93. Packs are always named using the cells’ nominal voltage. So a two-cell lithium pack is 7.2 volts, a three-cell pack is 10.8, and a four-cell pack is 14.4 volts. Even with the higher-voltage chemistries, you’re only taking 11.8 volts.

Is it dishonest to call a 10.8 or 11.8-volt tool a “12 volt” tool? Maybe. I’ve got a Ryobi “4 volt” drill/driver, which I cracked open and the cell says 3.6 right on it. Personally, I think consumers have tunnel vision. Comparing batteries by their voltage is like comparing cameras by their pixel count. There’s so much else that matters. A little fudge in that number is unlikely to change anything. I wish they’d publish watt-hour specs, though!

These sub-compact impacts are almost the same size as my Makita Compact. I don’t know why I would want any smaller than my Makita.

Milwaukee tools are also of high quality. The only thing about this tool that stands over the Bosh is that it appears to have a mechanical clutch. The Bosch electronic clutch leave a bit to be desired for.

Like stated above, the Milwaukee IS NOT A 12V, but a 10.8V in disguise. It also does not have the light, which may seem like nothing but once you have it you’ll realize how convenient and handy it really is.

Actually, you’ve got that backwards. Milwaukee was bought by TTI in Hong Kong. Bosch is still a German company. The Bosch PS20 is made in Switzerland and the PS40 is made in Malaysia. The quality seems to be the same for both. The Milwaukee looks really nice though. Can’t wait to check one out.

Unless the Milwaukee is significantly more powerful, I don’t regret my purchase of the Bosch. Especially if it would have meant I would have to go these last 9 months without it.